Sugar Cookie Cut Outs

Directions

1. 1
   Cream sugar and butter with a mixer until fluffy.
2. 2
   Add egg and flavorings and mix well.
3. 3
   Sift dry ingredients together and stir into creamed mixture.
4. 4
   Store covered in refrigerator 2 to 3 hours.
5. 5
   Preheat oven to 375°.
6. 6
   Divide dough in half.
7. 7
   Roll out on surface lightly dusted with confectioner's sugar.
8. 8
   Cut with cookie cutters and place on ungreased cookie sheets.
9. 9
   Bake for 7 to 8 minutes, until cookies begin turning a light brown at the edges.
10. 10
    Cool, then decorate with egg yolk paint.
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    EGG YOLK PAINT 1 egg yolk, beaten 1/4 tsp.
12. 12
    water Food coloring Prepare one recipe of egg yolk paint for every 2 colors desired.
13. 13
    Combine egg yolk and water and mix well.
14. 14
    Divide into 2 small containers.
15. 15
    Stir in food coloring.
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    Keep tightly covered until ready for use.
17. 17
    If paint thickens, add a few drops of water.
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    Paint as desired for a colored glaze, and add colored sprinkles.